Primary School Cook Manager

Enhance; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

Term Time Only 27.5 hours a week +3 Cleaning Days

Schedule: Monday to Friday 5.5 hours a day between the hours of 7:30am & 2:30pm (flexible)

Location: CM19 Harlow

This role is perfect for a chef/ cook wanting a better work life balance with all weekends off! With the hours needed there is potential to top up hours elsewhere if wanted or a great fit for someone just looking for a Monday to Friday role.

This company is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across Primary, Secondary schools and the commercial sector. Their mission extends beyond simply providing meals; "we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers"

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, including catering for special dietary needs
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas
• Manage stocktaking and ordering of supplies
• Maintain and monitor budgets effectively
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Management System
• Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations
• Serve meals to students and staff
• Utilise IT systems for daily operations
• Foster positive relationships within the school community
• Motivate, develop, and support staff to reach their full potential
• Ensure allergen information is correctly displayed, and food preparation follows dietary requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in catering or kitchen management
• Positive attitude with the ability to be an effective team player
• Capable of leading and motivating a team
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

We offer

• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Finance options (loans, salary advances, and savings)
• Reward and recognition program
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
• VIVUP a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK (DBS cost covered)